Front wheel axle nut not going in all the way
 

So I took down my X front wheel to change the brake disc but now Im stuck putting it back. The axle doesnt go all the way in, it jams somewhere half-way through. Tried from both sides with the same results. Any idea on how to fix this?

Does the axle fit when its fitted to the wheel and then forks independantly?

I tried with and without the wheel. It only goes half-way then stops. I dont think I managed to damage the thread, at least I hope so.


Even tried from the other side and its kinda the same, goes in a bunch then stops.

https://www.ajsutton.co.uk/spares/ep...s/11349/28.jpg

The axle should go all the way through to the other side right? Even without the wheel and spacers, it should reach the other side.

Are you talking about the top(wide) part of the axle bolt not going the whole way (flush) into the fork leg?

No, the thread part. The head of the axle goes in all the way no problem. It gets stuck on the threaded part mid-way through.


Im going to take down all the plastics and the thing in the middle, the forks might be misaligned or something.


This is as far as it goes


https://i.imgur.com/wXaqILI.png

I would take the axle out and check the thread for any signs of damage..and then run the nut up and down the threaded part with some grease to clean the threads up and remove any swarf/crud.

I actually managed to ruin the thread in the inside when I took the wheel off. Just the first step but enough to not be able to put it back. Remade the thread and its ok now.

Good man.